Ingredients
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(Serves 4)
Greek chicken:
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed (you love high-protein!)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon (you love citrus!)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & black pepper to taste (use reduced-sodium—you love low-sodium!)
Bowl base:
- 6 cups chopped romaine or mixed greens
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced (soak in cold water 10 min—you love balanced bite!)
- ⅓ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (use reduced-sodium—you love low-sodium!)
Creamy tzatziki (sugar-free, high-protein!):
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (you love high-protein!)
- ½ cup grated cucumber (squeezed dry)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
For serving:
- Extra lemon wedges
- Fresh dill or parsley
- Optional: Warm gluten-free pita or lettuce cups (you love GF/low-carb!)
Instructions
In a bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let sit 10–15 minutes.
Cook in skillet over medium-high heat 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Cook in skillet over medium-high heat 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Mix Greek yogurt, squeezed-dry cucumber, dill, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Chill until serving.
Divide greens among bowls. Top with cucumber, tomatoes, drained red onion, olives, and feta. Add warm chicken.
Drizzle with tzatziki. Garnish with herbs and lemon wedges. Serve with optional pita or lettuce cups.
💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Squeeze cucumber dry—prevents watery tzatziki.
✅ Use full-fat Greek yogurt—adds creaminess and protein.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Use reduced-sodium feta + skip added salt
→ Boost brightness with extra lemon zest and herbs
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Naturally zero-glycemic—no added sugars!
→ Net carbs: 9g per bowl
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Skip pita; serve in lettuce cups
→ Already compliant! <10g net carbs/serving
✅ Make ahead:
→ Marinate chicken up to 24 hours
→ Tzatziki keeps 3 days refrigerated
→ Fridge life: 3 days (store components separately)
→ Serving ideas:
→ As a light lunch or dinner
→ With grilled zucchini or roasted beets
→ For meal prep—portion into containers
→ Serving ideas:
→ As a light lunch or dinner
→ With grilled zucchini or roasted beets
→ For meal prep—portion into containers
Prep Time: 15 min (+10 min marinate) | Cook Time: 10 min | Total Time: 35 min
Calories: 420 | Protein: 38g | Net Carbs: 9g | Fats: 26g | Fiber: 4g | Gluten-Free • Low-Sodium Adaptable • Blood Sugar Friendly • Low-Carb/Keto Friendly
Calories: 420 | Protein: 38g | Net Carbs: 9g | Fats: 26g | Fiber: 4g | Gluten-Free • Low-Sodium Adaptable • Blood Sugar Friendly • Low-Carb/Keto Friendly